George Washington: The First President of the United States
Find out how George Washington defined the office of the presidency, setting precedents that have lasted more than 200 years.
Related Videos
John F. Kennedy: The 35th President of the United States
Find out how John F. Kennedy changed the relationship between the American people and their president.
Theodore Roosevelt: The 26th President of the United States
Discover how Theodore Roosevelt used his personal energy and charisma to bring unprecedented power to the presidency.
Lyndon B. Johnson: The 36th President of the United States
Discover how LBJ used both his expert knowledge of politics and his imposing personality to get things done in the White House.
Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States
Discover Woodrow Wilson's early career at Princeton before his ascent to the U.S. presidency. Learn about how he led the country through World War I, proposed the League of Nations, passed the 19th Amendment, and failed in race relations before his death in 1924.
Three Greatest Presidents
Historians weigh in on why George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt are widely considered to be America's three greatest presidents.
Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States
Get an overview of Bill Clinton's life, his marriage to Hillary Clinton, and his rise to the U.S. presidency, and learn about his landmark NAFTA and crime bill legislation, the Monica Lewinsky scandal, his impeachment, and the Clinton Foundation.
Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States
Explore Barack Obama's early life, his years at Harvard, and his courtship with Michelle Obama. See his political path as the first African-American president and his work on the ACA, the Iran Nuclear Deal, and the Paris Climate Accords.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: The 34th President of the United States
War hero Dwight D. Eisenhower used his legendary leadership ability to steward the nation through a surprisingly turbulent time.
Michelle Obama, 44th First Lady of the United States
Learn about Michelle Obama's early life, her years at Princeton and Harvard, and her marriage and family life with Barack Obama. Explore her efforts as the first African-American First Lady, including her Let's Move! campaign and her focus on girls' education.